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Retiring Albion College faculty honored at graduation
Albion College retiring faculty Jon Hooks, Emmanuel Yewah, and Perry Myers were honored during the college’s May 3rd commencement ceremony. All three were rewarded emeritus status by the faculty. Albion College President Wayne Webster noted that the three honorees have…
TRHS seniors honored on Rotary Honors Night
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An annual celebration of local graduating seniors by a local service club took place last week.On Thursday, May 1, the Three Rivers Rotary held its annual Rotary Honors Night ceremony at the Three…
Three shot, injured in ‘chaotic’ Harvey House shooting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Four people were injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three…
Sturgis site added to state’s PFAS monitoring
Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances based on testing conducted in late 2024. Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results of…
‘Cruise-In’ features ‘Art Around Town’ unveiling
“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. In addition to a classic car cruise-in and live music, it features the unveiling of “Art Around Town” works for 2025-26. The annual “Art Around Town” project began in…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, May 10-Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. MAY May 9Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.Blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Doyle…
Buggy, Nissan collide, several injured
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at approximately 8:25pm Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident near the intersection of Bard Rd. and Calhoun Rd., Beaverton Township, involving a motor vehicle and Amish…
Destination Clare unveils new art sculptures
By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed a metal giraffe hanging out by the Whitehouse this week, playing ball with the big wireform dog. Let me introduce you to Sunday Mahaja’s recent addition to our streetside art gallery entitled “The…
Saugatuck boys track clinches SAC Lakeshore title
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLAWTON—The Saugatuck boys track team turned in scoring performances in all four relays at the SAC Championship Meet on Monday, May 5.That was a big factor in the Trailblazers’ ability to earn a fifth-place showing of 50…
Douglas does Derby Day
The sun shone bright on downtown Douglas denizens Saturday as they dressed up for Derby Day. Oh, there was a horserace somewhere too? (Photos by Randy Walker and Scott Sullivan)
OHS teacher, students create Otsego coloring book
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A coloring book depicting various buildings and places associated with Otsego is now available for purchase on Amazon.The book, titled “Coloring Otsego: Where Will You Go?” was a collaborative effort between Otsego High School graphic arts…
Backyard Games coming to TOP Pavilion on May 18
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An afternoon of cornhole, disc golf and ladder ball.That’s what you can expect during the Otsego Rotary Backyard Games at the Pavilion on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the TOP Riverfront Pavilion.Cost to…
Law Day 2025 brings surprise resignation from Judge Baillargeon
By Gari Voss Allegan County’s celebration of Law Day 2025 on May 1st promoted the theme of “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One”. During the celebration, the 2025 Liberty Bell Award was given, and the Honorable William Baillargeon announced…
Christian song ban from Talent Show rescinded by superintendent
By Gari Voss News published on May 1, 2025, by several news outlets stated that the Allegan Public Schools would not permit students to sing songs from Christian artists Colton Dixon and Brandon Lake at the audition for their school…
Grand Opening held for Decatur Area Waste and Recycling Center
The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD), along with its partners at Hamilton and Decatur townships, and the Village of Decatur jointly announced that on Sat-urday April 26, the Decatur Area Waste and Recycling Center, 300 West Beers St., Decatur, officially…
Lawrence Senior High Band takes straight 1s in state competition
Lawrence Senior High Band takes straight 1s in state competition
Paw Paw names Class of 2025 Academic Elite
Members of Paw Paw High School’s Class of 2025 Academic Elite include in the back row, from left, Levi Vestrand, Phillip Staffen, Kaetlyn Muir, Darrin Strey, Arin Rickli, Barron Marinich, and Collin Campbell; in the middle row, from left, Taya…
Gronda named MSBOA District 6 Band Teacher of the Year
Paw Paw High School Band Director Amy Gronda was recently named MSBOA District 6 Band Teacher of the Year for 2024/2025. “A well-deserved award and an amazing way to end a distinguished career in Paw Paw. Thank you for creating…
National Day of Prayer event held in Paw Paw
The greater Paw Paw area’s National Day of Prayer was held Thursday, May 1, at noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, Paw Paw. The theme for the 2025 National Day of Prayer, was “Pour Out to the God of Hope…
Three shot, injured in shooting at Harvey House
CONSTANTINE — Three people were shot and injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday. According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three victims…
